Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

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In this month’s #GoodTroubleBrief: ?? Meet the 2024-2025 John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship?cohort; ?? Learn more about a California Assembly bill, championed by a former John Lewis Young Leaders fellow Saanvi Arora, that mandates education on the dangers of drug-assisted sexual assault on college campuses; ?? Hear from JLYL alumnus Miguel Johnson?as he?shares his vital efforts in promoting clean energy and driving #climate reform. Subscribe today to have these stories and more delivered straight to your inbox!

"The essential humanity of man can be protected and preserved only where the government must answer – not just to the wealthy; not just to those of a particular religion, not just to those of a particular race; but to all of the people." - Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Photographer: Andrew Sacks.

Civic space protections are vital for maintaining the health and integrity of democratic societies. However, in recent years, restrictions on peaceful assembly, censorship of dissenting voices, and legal barriers hindering the operation of NGOs have become increasingly common. By safeguarding the rights of civil society actors, we uphold the principles of freedom and democracy, allowing diverse voices to contribute to public discourse and policy-making. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejp7i7QA

In this month's #HumanRightsInsider: ?? Watch our latest Book Club?discussion featuring?The New York Times bestselling author Timothy Egan?on?his book?A Fever in the Heartland.?Egan's work,?which earned an Honorable Mention at this year’s RFKHR's Book and Journalism Awards,?offers a powerful exploration of a dark chapter in American history and the courageous individuals who fought against it. ?? Join us in congratulating Brown Brothers Harriman?Susan Livingston on being named as the 2024?Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights?Ripple of Hope Award laureate; ?? Learn more about?a California Assembly bill,?championed by?a former John Lewis Young Leaders fellow?Saanvi Arora?,?that mandates education on the dangers of?drug-assisted sexual assault on?college campuses. Subscribe today to have these stories and more delivered straight to your inbox!?

At RFK Human Rights, we believe the investment community must not only hold firms and funds accountable for their #DEI commitments but also actively seek opportunities to invest in diverse, emerging managers! Last week, we? co-hosted the inaugural Connective Capital Consortium alongside the Madison Strategies Group, Samsung Electronics, Silicon Valley Bank, and the Canadian American Business Council during a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference in Washington D.C. The Consortium emphasized the critical need for meaningful solutions to expand wealth creation for future generations of communities of color. Our latest blog post explores actionable steps that can drive lasting change. Read it here? ?? https://rfkhro.org/4dyy3It

In this month's #ChartingTheCourse: ?? RFKHR's VP of U.S. Advocacy and Litigation?Anthony Enriquez discusses the role of private prisons?in driving?mass incarceration in the U.S.,?unveiling a?new report?that exposes alarming?systemic human rights abuses?in Louisiana?ICE detention?facility; ?? RFKHR's President Kerry Kennedy urges leaders in the investment sector to embrace #diversity at inaugural Connective Capital Consortium; ???The latest team updates, events, and other departmental news. Subscribe today to have these stories and more delivered straight to your inbox!

The Human Rights Institute at Georgetown Law and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Dale and James J. Pinto (L’76) Georgetown Law Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Fellowship. This fellowship is a one-year appointment beginning in Fall 2025 and is designed for a 2025 Georgetown Law J.D. graduate with experience or interest in advancing and upholding international human rights norms and a commitment to pursuing a career in the field.?Interested applicants should apply by October 15th. An information session on the fellowship will be held on October 8th. Link to application details: https://lnkd.in/gB6Tt6Ei Link to info session: https://lnkd.in/gasKdfHy

We're continuing to share interviews with our 2024 RFK Education Award Winners, held each year in partnership with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to celebrate incredible school leaders, teachers, and students. Today, we're excited to share this conversation with Jason Boll, teacher at Perry Traditional Academy and partner teacher for the?Justice Scholars Institute at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. "It's a huge responsibility. It's a huge trust that the public and most specifically, parents, put on teachers. I spend 180 days with the same kid. That time is not lost on me, just the amount of growth that takes place for a 15 to 18 year old person over 180 days. The most fulfilling part is just seeing somebody grow up and watching them change and iterate and make different decisions. It's a constant reminder to me of what it was like to be in high school. But it's also really powerful to be a firsthand observer of that process. The most fulfilling part is watching kids and helping kids grow, both academically and personally, as they've gone through that." Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dxscwQaB

An #AfricanUnion commission’s decision on an #Ethiopian #election expanded the conditions necessary for the #RightToVote and #ElectoralIntegrity, including #CivicSpace. Sofía Jaramillo Otoya and Sarah Morsheimer of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights explain the potential wider impact. #Africa #ACHPR #democracy https://lnkd.in/eiFpVBpr